Docile

Word: Docile

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Easily taught, led, managed, or controlled; obedient and gentle.

Pronunciation

/ˈdoʊ.səl/

Origin

The word “docile” comes from the Latin term docilis. The word “docilis” derives from Latin verb docēre, meaning to teach. Over time, “docilis” evolved into “docile”, entered Middle English in the late 15th century.

Synonym

Obedient
Submissive
Compliant
Tractable
Meek
Amenable
Manageable
Yielding
Tame
Acquiescent
Gentle
Biddable
Placid

Antonym

Defiant
Disobedient
Unruly
Rebellious
Stubborn
Intractable
Headstrong
Unmanageable
Resistant
Willful
Agitated
Restless
Turbulent
Stormy
Chaotic
Tempestuous
Volatile
Anxious
Fretful
Restive
Fractious

Usage

The dog was taken everywhere by the owner because of his docile and harmless nature.

The docile crowd made it easier for the concert organizer to make it successful.

The docile and obedient employess are preferable by managers.

The huge elephant was surprisingly gentle and docile to the public.

They docile child did not give any trouble to the babysitter.

Quiz

Question:
What is the meaning of the word “docile”?
(A) Frustrated
(B) Happy
(C) Arrogant
(D) Obedient

Answer

(D) Obedient

Question:
What part of speech is “docile”?
(A) Verb
(B) Adjective
(C) Noun
(D) Adverb

Answer

(B)Adjective

Question:
The word “docile” is derived from which language?
(A) French
(B) Arabic
(C) Latin
(D) Greek

Answer

Question:
Which word is a synonym for “docile”?
(A) Amenable
(B) Headstrong
(C) Restless
(D) Volatile

Answer

(A) Amenable

Question:
Which word is a antonym for “docile”?
(A) Tame
(B) Stubborn
(C) Placid
(D) Meek

Answer

(B) Stubborn